North Grenville, ON – The Municipality of North Grenville announces the retirement of Fire Chief John Okum on December 2, 2024, with his last day in the office being October 9, 2024. Chief Okum has served our community with dedication and professionalism, ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents for many years. We extend our deepest gratitude for his service and leadership.
“Chief Okum has led our fire department during a period of unparalleled growth for our Municipality, and his commitment to the safety of our community has been steadfast,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “We are incredibly grateful for his years of service and many contributions. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”
During his tenure, Chief Okum has been instrumental in modernizing the department, enhancing fire safety protocols, and ensuring North Grenville’s firefighters are well-equipped to respond to the myriad of calls they receive. His steadfast efforts have left a lasting impact on the Municipality of North Grenville, and he will be missed.
In the interim, Deputy Chief Randy Urslak will step into the role of Acting Fire Chief, ensuring a seamless transition and continued excellence in fire services. Deputy Chief Urslak brings extensive experience and a deep commitment to the community, and we have full confidence in his ability to lead the department during this time.
The Municipality of North Grenville is now seeking a full-time Fire Chief to join our dedicated team. Interested candidates can find the job posting and application details on our careers page here.
Media Contact:
Kyna Boyce
Director of Communications
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